Awards
Latest research shows free-from ranges, including confectionery, show continued growth
Latest research from Product of the Year, a major survey of British product innovation, has shown that there is a considerable appetite for free-from foods, as global sales including within confectionery, rising year on year.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Processing, Sustainability
MIA ethical brand gains key Great Taste Award for its dark chocolate drops
Celebrations were in order for ethical chocolate brand MIA, (Made In Africa), after gaining a coveted 2-star 2020 Great Taste Award for its single origin 65% dark chocolate drops, reports Neill Barston
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Loacker gains ECRM award for its Napolitaner chocolate series
Loacker has claimed a first place accolade after being awarded Best Chocolate 2020 for its Napolitaner Specialty Chocolate Bar in the ECRM Buyer’s Choice Awards.
Nominations continue for the 2020 Ghana Cocoa Awards
Over 30 award categories are up for grabs as nominations continue for the 2020 Ghana Cocoa Awards, an industry scheme in its second year that recognises and celebrates sector excellence.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Championing global artisans with the Academy of Chocolate
Since its creation 15 years ago, the UK’s Academy of Chocolate has hailed some of the world’s finest artisan producers. Neill Barston speaks to its founder and Confectionery Production editorial board member Sara Jayne Stanes on challenges facing the sector, plans for the academy’s annual awards and her undimmed love for the industry
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
World Confectionery Conference gains rescheduled date for debut event
The World Confectionery Conference is set to be rescheduled for Friday, 26 March, 2021, in response to the ongoing international situation surrounding coronavirus.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
ProSweets and ISM hailed a success despite dip in visitor numbers
Having just returned from covering both ProSweets and ISM, there’s plenty to reflect upon across the four days of these major global trade shows.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Sustainability
Record number of exhibitors set for this year’s key ISM trade fair
As ISM in Cologne, Germany, is set to marks its 50th anniversary, the trade fair has confirmed a record total of 1,750 exhibitors from 76 countries.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Food safety, Ingredients, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Final call for Academy of Chocolate 2020 award entries
Entrants for this year’s Academy of Chocolate’s twelfth Annual Awards have just two weeks remaining to bid for honours within the industry event.
Introducing the World Confectionery Awards
Excellence across the entire breadth of the industry will be celebrated with the launch of an awards series forming a key part of our World Confectionery Conference.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, New products, Packaging, Processing, Regulatory, Sustainability
Academy of Chocolate Awards entries open
The UK’s annual Academy of Chocolate awards have opened for entries, aiming to showcase some of the world’s most talented chocolate producers.
Business news, Cocoa & chocolate, Ingredients, New products, Sustainability
Confectionery series from around the world claim awards at yummex
An array of new confectionery launches from around the world including the UK, Italy, Germany and Russia have taken the honours at the yummex Middle East Innovation Awards 2019.
Sweets and Snacks Expo honours the best global confectionery ranges
An array of creative confectionery and snacks items were placed under the spotlight for the new product awards at this year’s Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago, US.
Morelli’s wins The National Ice Cream Championships
Irish company, Morelli Ice Cream, has won the ice cream industry’s most prestigious award – The National Ice Cream Championships 2019.